Crime in Berrylands: statistics, rates and trends
186 crimes were recorded in Berrylands in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Berrylands at a glance
- Crime trends in Berrylands
- Types of crime in Berrylands
- Berrylands compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Berrylands
- What happened after crimes were reported in Berrylands
- Demographics of Berrylands
- Questions about crime in Berrylands
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (58), vehicle crime (43) and anti-social behaviour (37) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,487th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Berrylands | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 186 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.6 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,815 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Berrylands peaked in the year to August 2019 (213 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (121). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 186 | 38.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 153 | 31.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 121 | 25.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 193 | 40.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 188 | 39.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 181 | 37.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 202 | 42.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 213 | 44.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 165 | 34.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 7 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
Compared with England and Wales, Berrylands recorded notably more vehicle crime (80% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (65% below) and anti-social behaviour (50% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 23 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 12.0 | 34.2 | +152% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 8.9 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 7.7 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Burglary | 15 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Berrylands; the highest is Kingston Town (410.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames (36.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Berrylands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra | 165 | 36.2 | -6% |
| Surbiton Hill | 875 | 66.1 | +71% |
| Green Lane & St James | 291 | 56.5 | +46% |
| St Mark's & Seething Wells | 1,107 | 87.4 | +126% |
| Norbiton | 824 | 69.9 | +81% |
| Kingston Town | 4,533 | 410.9 | +964% |
| King George's & Sunray | 528 | 75.9 | +96% |
| Tolworth | 1,307 | 101.7 | +163% |
The 10 locations below account for 72% of the crime recorded in Berrylands over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Adams Close” (19).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Adams Close | 19 |
| On or near Pembroke Avenue | 17 |
| On or near The Ridings | 16 |
| On or near Avenue South | 15 |
| On or near Raeburn Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Berrylands | 14 |
| On or near Camellia Lane | 11 |
| On or near Manor Drive | 9 |
| On or near Pine Walk | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
Of the 149 crimes in Berrylands with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 75 | 50.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 40 | 26.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
Berrylands has an estimated population of 4,815 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (59%, against 34%), less social housing (5.3%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (7.6%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Berrylands average decile 9.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Berrylands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 59.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Berrylands a safe place to live?
Berrylands recorded 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,487th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Berrylands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 58 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (43).
Is crime in Berrylands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Berrylands was up 22% on the year before: 186 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 153 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Berrylands?
About 4,815 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Berrylands?
Berrylands is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.